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Alleman, Nathan F.; Holly, L. Neal – Rural Educator, 2013
Formal and informal partnerships between rural schools and their communities can provide a wide range of supports for all students, but particularly those from low-income families. In this analysis of six small rural school districts in Virginia we show how the broad participation of community groups and individuals supports academic achievement…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, School Community Relationship, Partnerships in Education, Low Income Groups
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Greig, Richard D. – Rural Educator, 1991
Describes efforts to enlist community support for a bond referendum to build two new elementary schools in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Recommends (1) establishing a grassroots organization; (2) emphasizing moral issues; (3) stressing needs of the school system; (4) orienting the campaign toward the future; (5) starting the campaign early; and (6)…
Descriptors: Bond Issues, Community Involvement, Community Support, Local Issues